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Contemporary American Politics (3) This seminar focuses on new, cutting edge research pertaining to political behavior and political institutions. Students critique and analyze the theoretical underpinnings of the work read and the void in the literature it fills, as well as the evidence produced and the methodological approach leveraged. Restriction: PhD program. Meets with GOVT-710 003.

Restriction: SPA majors.

Restriction: Washington Mentorship Program.

Restriction: Washington Mentorship Program.

Restriction: AU Gap Program.

Restriction: AU Scholars.

Racial, Religious, and Ethnic Groups (3) This course explores the political development of various minority communities in the United States, and these groups' impact upon the political development of the United States as a whole. The students look at racial, ethnic, and religious minorities in the United States.

Latino Community in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area (3) This course takes an in-depth look at the Latino community, numbering about 13 percent of the population in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. Students examine the historical and political factors that brought a massive migration of Central Americans to the DC area in the 1980s and bring it forward to the current period when unaccompanied minors fleeing violence in Central America who reached the US/Mexico border are being reunited with family members in this region. The violence they fled, their journeys, and the challenges faced locally are explored. Students analyze and research the critical issues that affect Latinos today, such as immigration status, affordable housing, educational access, employment, cultural identity and mental health issues. Through community-based learning (also known as service-learning) with local nonprofit community agencies, students deepen their learning of these issues. A neighborhood visit to Mt Pleasant, guest speakers, interviews with community members, films, and cultural events further bring course content and class readings to life. As a part of this course, students will engage with a nonprofit agency or school in the D.C. area to apply their course knowledge. Meets with AMST-340 001.

Politics and Public Policy in Israel (3) Israel's parliamentary democracy is a mosaic in which ethnic, class, religious, national and migration considerations play a dynamic part in the intricacies of the political system. This course provides an overview of the geopolitical history of Israel and the Arab-Israeli conflict from the pre-state era until the present, and also an introduction to the principles that guide Israel's political system and the cleavages in Israeli society which greatly affect developments and trends in politics and policy.

Instructional Method: Online.

Women, Politics and the Media (1) This class acquaints students with important issues dealing with women, politics, and the media. Women make up only 19 percent of Congress and only 24.8 percent of state legislators nationwide. Women are also underrepresented on the campaign trail as political journalists. Critics argue that news stories about women candidates, elected officials, and women's issues often fail to generate news coverage, and when they are covered by media, they receive distinctly different coverage. Students in this class weigh the evidence surrounding these assertions by investigating the academic research, hearing first-hand accounts from experts in the field, and looking at real-life examples to examine the differences in political coverage. Meets with GOVT-685 001.

The States of Women in Politics (1) State legislatures and statewide offices are vital locations of political leadership and launch pads for higher office. In the current climate of a reduced federal role, states are more important than ever. This course explore the status of women legislators, governors, lieutenant governors, and attorney generals and how to increase their numbers. Meets with GOVT-685 003.

The Intersection of Business and Government in the Nation's Economy (3) This course explores the complex relationship between business and government sectors that converge in the U.S. domestic and globalized economy. The course reviews the political, governmental, and judicial policies that create the current environment for business, and examines the respective roles played by the Congress, the executive branch, and the courts. There are also general comparisons between U.S. behaviors and institutions and those in Germany, the European Union, and China. Meets with GOVT-696 001.

Politics of Peace in Northern Ireland (3) The Troubles in Northern Ireland claimed more than 3,000 lives between 1969 and 1995 and ruined many thousands more. This course considers the reasons for the conflict, the dynamics and processes that led to peace in the 1990s, and the likelihood of continued conflict. The course also assesses the problems of terrorism, the role of women in politics, the challenges of reforming the state in Northern Ireland, and the prospects for reconciliation. Meets with GOVT-696 003.

GOTV and Field Organization (1) This course focuses on building a field organization, designing a voter contact plan, and creating a GOTV program. The campaign techniques and strategies necessary to engage in field organizing for political campaigns are covered in the course. Students are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to develop a winning grassroots strategy at every level.

The Use of Internet in Advocacy Campaigns (1) This course is designed to cover strategies and tactics for using the internet and other network technologies to influence the formation of public policy. Students explore how to incorporate these technologies into campaigns to educate the public on current policy initiatives, mobilize grassroots action, and directly engage policy influencers (policymakers, press, policy professionals, bloggers, online organizers, and social network influencers). Students produce a group campaign plan to present to the class.

Instructional Method: Online.

Women, Politics and the Media (1) This class acquaints students with important issues dealing with women, politics, and the media. Women make up only 19 percent of Congress and only 24.8 percent of state legislators nationwide. Women are also underrepresented on the campaign trail as political journalists. Critics argue that news stories about women candidates, elected officials, and women's issues often fail to generate news coverage, and when they are covered by media, they receive distinctly different coverage. Students in this class weigh the evidence surrounding these assertions by investigating the academic research, hearing first-hand accounts from experts in the field, and looking at real-life examples to examine the differences in political coverage. Meets with GOVT-485 001.

The States of Women in Politics (1) State legislatures and statewide offices are vital locations of political leadership and launch pads for higher office. In the current climate of a reduced federal role, states are more important than ever. This course explore the status of women legislators, governors, lieutenant governors, and attorney generals and how to increase their numbers. Meets with GOVT-485 003.

The Intersection of Business and Government in the Nation's Economy (3) This course explores the complex relationship between business and government sectors that converge in the U.S. domestic and globalized economy. The course reviews the political, governmental, and judicial policies that create the current environment for business, and examines the respective roles played by the Congress, the executive branch, and the courts. There are also general comparisons between U.S. behaviors and institutions and those in Germany, the European Union, and China. Meets with GOVT-496 001.

Politics of Peace in Northern Ireland (3) The Troubles in Northern Ireland claimed more than 3,000 lives between 1969 and 1995 and ruined many thousands more. This course considers the reasons for the conflict, the dynamics and processes that led to peace in the 1990s, and the likelihood of continued conflict. The course also assesses the problems of terrorism, the role of women in politics, the challenges of reforming the state in Northern Ireland, and the prospects for reconciliation. Meets with GOVT-496 003.

Contemporary American Politics (3) This seminar focuses on new, cutting edge research pertaining to political behavior and political institutions. Students critique and analyze the theoretical underpinnings of the work read and the void in the literature it fills, as well as the evidence produced and the methodological approach leveraged.

Contemporary American Politics (3) This seminar focuses on new, cutting edge research pertaining to political behavior and political institutions. Students critique and analyze the theoretical underpinnings of the work read and the void in the literature it fills, as well as the evidence produced and the methodological approach leveraged.